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11 Questions Physicians Should Ask During A Job Interview
While you must be prepared to answer questions in a job interview, you must also be equally prepared to ask questions of your own. Here are 11 questions that are sure to get you all the information you need regarding your prospective new employer.
Read moreHealthcare Leaders Can Convert Mistakes Into Opportunities
Leadership is a major responsibility that requires humility, accountability, and an open mind. While it may be easy to push blame onto that of the subordinates who’ve made mistakes, the ultimate fault resides with the leader responsible for managing them. Here are just a few best practices on how to deal with the mistakes of others as a leader.
Read moreBest Practice Social Media Use for Healthcare Professionals
In March 2020, we put out an article on things to avoid posting on social media as a professional. In essence, all the “don’ts.” Today we’d like to talk about some best practice policies instead, all the “do’s” you should be concerned with.
Read more7 Reasons Why I Chose To Be A Generalist Physician
In a profession filled with dozens of different specialties, I chose to be a generalist. But with so many diverging paths, why opt for something more general? The flexibility of this physician career path alone is enough to make it enticing for many, but here are seven reasons why I chose to be a generalist.
Read moreHow to “Reference Check” a Potential Employer
33% of new hires admit to quitting their jobs within the first 90 days. When you sit down to be interviewed, you must consider that you’re also interviewing the company for yourself to see if they’re a good fit for your expectations. Here are three best practice tips on how to “reference check” your employer before signing any contracts.
Read moreCOVID-19 Reduces In-Person Site Visits for Resident Physicians
For candidates seeking opportunities in common specialties, waiting for an in-person visit may be risky. If an appealing offer is made in-hand, even without an in-person visit, residents and fellows might have no choice but to forgo the traditional site visit and accept.
Read moreHow to Respond to Patients Who Decline Recommended Treatment
As a Hospice nurse, one of the most common questions that I get is, “How do you deal with people who refuse treatments that can cure them?” Ethically, we know that patients have rights to make their own choices, but we end up in a dilemma when it goes against our instincts. Our fears kick in and we scramble to find a way to convince or even force our patients to do what we see as the “right” thing. But is our “right” their “wrong?”
Read moreTips to Improve Well-Being for Healthcare Providers During the Pandemic
The ongoing pandemic has taken quite a toll beyond just physically. Mental exhaustion, burnout, and fatigue are only a few of the problems facing those working on the frontlines in the healthcare field. Here are 6 wellbeing tips to help remedy the problems faced by all those in the field.
Read moreMoonlighting for Residents
On top of the busy schedules residents tote, many also opt to “moonlight” for extra money. Managing a second job can be difficult when the first is already so strenuous, but this article hopes to shed some light on the how and why that resident physicians can moonlight.
Read moreWhat to look for when considering a new job – the basics and beyond
Whether it’s your first job fresh out of school or switching careers 30 years in, it is important to ensure that you land where you want to be. Finding the right fit with a company is just as important as finding the right fit with the work itself. It is important to prioritize what you want from your career, so you don’t end up taking a great job in a terrible company.
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